Discussion Topic

Yes, gusts of wind are the most dangerous aspect of doing something like this. Also, change in pressure of certain suits can drastically change your flight plan, that's usually due to changing your body positioning.

Mr Pirate, having actually studied aerodynamics and having a friend who
designed the Gossamer Albatross I wonder why these suits seem to me only
one step removed from Otto Lilienthal. Surely they must test these things
in wind tunnels. If so then I ask why they aren't using more rigid airfoil
surfaces especially ones that could extend the length of the 'wing' thereby
increasing L/D and the aspect ratio? I understand the impracticality of a
rigid contraption but since it seems like the advantages would far outweigh
(no pun intended) the disadvantages.

I've been watching these videos for 5 or 6 years now, cheap exicting thrill for shu. Have I seen these suits change and get, larger? Like the one in this video?
So maybe there is an evolution going on with these wing suits and they will keep changing and increasing the, glide ratio? (Is that the right term?)

I really love this sh#t and now I want to learn how to para-glide. I think my 53 year old bod can handle that. Maybe.

Yeah Reilly, that would be ideal in theory. The problem is reaching back and being able to get to the handle of your pilot chute, 100% of the time. It only takes a few seconds of not being able to find it that will get you killed.